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disabilities

[/ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪtiz/]
nounpl: disabilities
deficiências
1. Physical or mental conditions that limit a person's movements, senses, or activities
She overcame her disabilities to become an accomplished athlete.
Ela superou suas deficiências para se tornar uma atleta bem-sucedida.
2. Legal incapacity or lack of legal power to do something
The disabilities of a minor prevent them from signing contracts.
As incapacidades legais de um menor os impedem de assinar contratos.
3. Disadvantages or handicaps that hinder performance or progress
The team played under significant disabilities during the match.
O time jogou sob desvantagens significativas durante a partida.
Synonyms
impairmentshandicapsincapacitieslimitations
Antonyms
abilitiescapabilitiescompetencies

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deficiências
Most common term for physical or mental impairments
São Paulo
limitações
Used to emphasize functional limitations
Portugal
incapacidades
Commonly used in legal and formal contexts
General Brazilian
pessoas com deficiência
Modern inclusive terminology preferred in official contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

working with a disability
living with disabilities
overcome disability
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